2013 DARWIN CUP - Spartan Eagle new favourite at Sportingbet

SYDNEY - July 28, 2013 - PRLog -- “It was a sensational run and he proved the 2000m of the cup won’t be a problem,” Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said.

“A few smart punters took the $13 we were offering on Saturday morning but they’re still backing him at $4 due to the dominance of that win,” Sullivan said.

Extra Zero, which had been heavily supported from $5.50 into $3.50 for the Darwin Cup prior to the Metric Mile, has drifted back out to $5.50 at Sportingbet.

“Extra Zero might get the services of Nash Rawiller but he’s going to need to improve a lot based on his most recent run,” Sullivan said.

Red Colossus has firmed from $6 into $5 at Sportingbet after finishing strongly in an 1100m race.

The Big Steel has also firmed, from $9 into $7 at Sportingbet, after bets totaling nearly $5,000.

Last year’s winner Hawks Bay has eased from $8 out to $11.

2013 Darwin Cup 2000m

Sportingbet Australia market

Spartan Eagle $4.00 (was $13)

Red Colossus $5.00 (was $6)

Extra Zero $5.50 (was $3.50)

Bolton $6.00 (steady)

The Big Steel $7.00 (was $9)

Host Of The Party $9.00 (was $8)

Constant Force $10.00 (was $9)

Hawks Bay $11.00 (was $8)

Agrippa $12.00 (was $17)

The Ruffian $12.00 (was $10)

Generous Beau $15.00 (steady)

Thumbtacks $18.00 (steady)

Others $51+

Full market http://www.sportingbet.com.au/#Feature/FeatureRace/4940641